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AWRY Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word awry. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word awry. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for AWRY

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amiss
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• away from the correct or expected course

• in an improper or mistaken or unfortunate manner

• in an imperfect or faulty way

adjective satellite

• not functioning properly

askew
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• turned or twisted to one side

adjective satellite

• turned or twisted toward one side

wrong
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

• contrary to conscience or morality or law

• based on or acting or judging in error

noun

• that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

• any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right

adverb

• in an incorrect manner

adjective satellite

• not appropriate for a purpose or occasion

• not functioning properly

• not in accord with established usage or procedure

• used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward

• badly timed

• characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules

verb

• treat unjustly; do wrong to

crooked
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned

• not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive

adjective satellite

• irregular in shape or outline

• having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

skew-whiff
adjectiveadj
adverb

• turned or twisted to one side

adjective satellite

• turned or twisted toward one side

wonky
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• turned or twisted toward one side

• inclined to shake as from weakness or defect

cockeyed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• turned or twisted toward one side

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

• very drunk

haywire
adjectiveadj
noun

• wire for tying up bales of hay

adjective satellite

• informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

• not functioning properly

lopsided
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having one side lower or smaller or lighter than the other

• turned or twisted toward one side

Alternatives for AMISS

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